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Physiological Changes During Pregnancy

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  • Session Overview
  • Session Introduction
  • Introduction
  • Weight Gain During Pregnancy
  • Cardiovascular Changes
    • Aortocaval Compression
    • Symptoms
    • Avoiding Aortocaval Compression
    • Blood Supply to the Uterus
  • Cardiovascular Changes in Pregnancy
    • Cardiovascular Changes
    • BP Changes
  • Respiratory Changes During Pregnancy
    • Lung Volumes
    • Pulmonary Volumes
    • Anaesthetic Implications
    • Blood Gas Changes
  • Question 1
  • Anatomical Changes
    • The Airway
    • Displacement of Carina and Heart
  • Gastrointestinal Changes
    • Intro
    • Gastric pH and Volume
    • Anaesthetic Implications
  • Knowledge Check
  • Haematological Changes
    • Blood Changes 1
    • Blood Changes 2
  • Neurological Changes
  • Renal Changes
  • Hormonal and Metabolic Changes of Pregnancy
    • Hormone Changes 1
    • Hormone Changes 2
  • Self Assessment
    • Question 1
    • Question 2
    • Question 3
    • Question 4
    • Question 5
  • Session Key Points
  • Session Summary
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